Karakul Lake

Kalakuli lake, which means "Black Sea", is dark blue and black due to the contrast of iceberg and snow peak, especially in rainy weather, it is as black as a pool of ink. With an altitude of 3600 meters and a depth of 30 meters, the lake is an alpine glacial moraine lake. Kalakuli is surrounded by tall gongge'er, gongge'er Jiubie and mustage peaks. The water surface is set against a series of snow mountains, which adds magical and beautiful color to the lake. In the calm days, the White Silver Peak, green grassland and the herds of the lake are reflected in the lake, which is very beautiful. Every summer and autumn, it is the base camp of mountaineers and a place for tourists to visit.

Therefore, she is the Pearl of the Pamirs, and also a rare plateau lake in the world.

Karakul Lake

Kalakuli lake is located at the foot of the father of icebergs - Mount mustag, 191 km away from Kashgar. The China Pakistan highway passes by the lake. It is not far from the base camp for climbing Mount mustag (5 hours by walking or camel). Karakuli, which means "Black Sea", is a glacial moraine lake. The water is set against the towering and mysterious Mt. mustag. The snow is white and the landscape is of the same color. The scenery is very charming.

brief introduction

On the Subash grassland by the lake, there are abundant water and grass, and flocks of cattle and sheep. There are Tajik yurts and wooden houses, as well as a special mountaineering camp. 30 kilometers north of the lake, there is a bulenkou transportation station, which also provides accommodation for tourists.

Kalakuli lake is located at the foot of mostag iceberg in the east of Pamir Plateau. Surrounded by mountains, Kalakuli lake is rich in water and grass, where Kirgiz herdsmen often live. In sunny weather, the clear water reflects the Silver Peak, and the lake and mountain are all in one. The scenery is picturesque and intoxicating. According to the lake, there is a tourist reception station, equipped with tents, yurts, yachts, camels and horses for tourists.

tourist resources

Kalakuli lake is not very big. If it is not close to the lakeside of the high gongge'er peak, gongge'er Jiubie peak and mustage peak, Kalakuli lake is really not so brilliant. However, it's different when you have mountains. When you go around the lake, the blue ridge is reflected on the bluer water surface. The scenery of the lake and the mountains is quite beautiful. There are yurts and wooden houses beside the lake for tourists to stay in. There are delicious meals including fresh vegetables to enjoy the great scenery of the Pamirs.

Kalakuli lake is a rare plateau lake in the world. The lake is surrounded by ice peaks and snow ridges, especially the gongge'er, gongge'er Jiubie and MUZTAG peaks, which add magical and beautiful colors to the lake. In the calm days, the White Silver Peak, green grassland and the herds of the lake are reflected in the lake, which is very beautiful. Every summer and autumn, it is the base camp of mountaineers and a place for tourists to visit. There are yurts and wooden houses beside the lake for tourists to stay in, and there are delicious meals including fresh vegetables. There are small rubber boats beside the lake for people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pamirs. On the Subash grassland by the lake, there are abundant water and grass, and flocks of cattle and sheep.

Before sunrise, mustard peak and kalakuri lake are full of blue light. When the sun slowly rises, in 10 minutes, mustard peak first turns purple, then golden red, and finally a little pink. Fortunately, Kalakuli lake is as flat as a mirror. The water is deep and clear, reflecting the snow mountains. When the sky gets brighter, the calm lake begins to steam out water mist, which is like the swaying of gauze.

Myths and legends

For thousands of years, Kalakuli lake has been lying peacefully under the snow peak, like a charming girl nestling in the arms of a hero. The lake water is deep and unpredictable, a school of primitive scenery. At ordinary times, a school of primitive scenery. When it rained, the lake became as black and bright as lead. Local people say that Kalakuli lake, 3600 meters above sea level, is a mirror for dressing up the two peaks. The camels, horses and yurts beside the lake are clearly reflected in the water, telling the story of the Pamirs. It is said that in the evening, beautiful Kirgiz girls and tough Kirgiz boys start to light bonfires by the lake, singing and dancing with tourists. The campfire is reflected in the lake, and the song echoes between the two peaks, surrounded by the smell of roast mutton kebabs. It's fascinating.

Traffic information

Starting from Kashgar, arriving at the reception station of Kalakuli lake, walking for 6 hours to KANGXIWA (Kirgiz Village), walking for 5 hours to another village (kuqikelqi), you will arrive at the side of mostag peak, walking for 6 hours to SUBASHI village, going to mostag glacier, walking for 3 hours to jiangbulak (mountaineer base camp), walking for 3 hours to 204, and returning to Kashgar by car Lakuri lake. This route is suitable for July and August.

Practical information

get accommodation

1. Accommodation: yurt 40 yuan / person, brick house 50 yuan / person.

diet

Atushi travel agency has set up a tourist restaurant by the lake, and specially employs chefs of Kirgiz, Uygur, Han and other nationalities to cook special meals for tourists.

Photo Tips

Usually, people are willing to take photos in Xinjiang in spring and summer. In fact, Xinjiang in cold weather is another kind of scenery. The snow mountain is majestic and magnificent. The Kalakuli lake changes its color due to different time and different light. The autumn grass in the Subash grassland is golden in the sun. The Pamir Plateau is different from the Qinghai Tibet Plateau in that it has a soft beauty beyond its vast expanse. The photos also make people feel more mysterious.

Jiangbulake glacier is also translated as "yangbulake glacier". The altitude is more than 4300 meters. Because of the thin air and the need to walk hundreds of meters, many tourists who are not very healthy have to hire local Kirgiz herdsmen to serve as guides and help them carry their luggage and even cameras to get to the glacier site.

Address: at the foot of mostag peak (191km away from Kashgar), Kashgar, Xinjiang

Longitude: 75.742492675781

Latitude: 39.083172193476

Tour time: 2-3 hours

Traffic information: you can take a bus to ta County in Kashgar and get off in karakuli; or you can take a chartered bus to hongqilapu port

Ticket information: 50 yuan

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00